Greetings!
I wish to thank each of you for your past, present, and future support for the 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland!
Over the years, you have contributed time, talent, and treasure to assure that we are visible, noteworthy, and provide many examples of success. This was and is vitally important as we, the Greater Cleveland Community, Ohio, and the world at large moves through transitions in the economy, health, education, and family relationships.
Again, thank you!
“No man is an island, no man stands alone, each man’s joy is joy to me; each man’s grief is my own. We need one another, so I will contend, each man as my brother, each man as my friend.”
We need your continued support! So please step up! Both current and past members!
And……., let’s identify and support the engagement of potential 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland members!
The central issue for each of us and our community at large is change! And, what is change? Define the current state; define the future state, and; define the change process!
Over the past months, our Board has been engaged in these processes. We have reviewed the current content, issues, progress, and activities associated with our programming in an effort to define the “Current State”. Based upon this, our plan is to assure not only the future viability of the 100BMOGC, but to make significant and recognizable impacts on each and all areas of “Four for the Future Programming”. This includes the assurance that systems, structures and people are in place to assure high quality programming. After all, we know that, “What they see, is what they’ll be”.
Additionally, we have and will secure and enhance collaborations and partnerships with area organizations and groups pursuing the same goals and ends for our community, as well as collaborations with State wide and National 100 Black Men organizations.
An example of this is our collaboration in the development of the “Greater Cleveland Cares” organization. This, a part of the National Cares movement, under the guidance of Susan Taylor and Thomas Dortch, will identify, engage, and certify 2000+ volunteers locally to mentor African American youth.
An additional example is our expansion of the Collegiate 100 into the Eastern Campus of Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C). As is the case at the Metro Campus, this will enable students to organize, “connect the dots”, enhance skills and abilities, and become examples of success.
Next, during 2010 and 2011, much of our focus will be upon the recruitment, engagement, marketing and recognition of the 100BMOGC. This will enable us to contribute significantly to accomplishing our mission statement which is; “To improve the quality of life of our community and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all African Americans.”
Again, thank you for your engagement and support for the 100BMOGC!
“Let’s make it happen”!!!!!
Sincerely,
Kenneth C. Roberts
Chairman, 100 Black Men of Greater Cleveland, Inc. |
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Kenneth C. Roberts,
Chairman |
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